Course Title: Equal Opportunities Awareness

Who Should Attend:

Middle and senior managers and staff  who are responsible for the implementation of appropriate standards of awareness and Equal Opportunities within the organisation.

Introduction:

It is increasingly important in todays climate to effectively manage interpersonal relationships. Managing and, more importantly, valuing this diversity may be seen as a demanding task or a real opportunity to raise the level of performance through appropriate strategies and actions. Mishandling of the approach may lead to serious consequences for the individual and the organisation.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the workshop delegates will be able to:

• Understand their own uniqueness.
• Understand how diversity can enhance performance.
• Understand the male/female dimension and how to utilise it effectively.
• Understand cultural differences, and how to make the best of them.
• Identify and understand prejudice.
• Review current Best Practise relating to legal aspects of discrimination.

Contents:

• Tutor and candidate introductions.
• Review of programme objectives and style.
• Understanding your current perspective.
• Harnessing diversity into action.
• Gender differences – how they can add value to the organisation.
• Cultural differences – how they can add value to the organisation.
• How to deal with discrimination.
• How to deal with Harassment and Bullying.
• A review of the key organisational procedures.
• A review of the current legal issues.
• Case studies.
• Action Planning for Improved Workplace Performance.
• Evaluation and Close.

Duration: One day